Tennis
Venus Williams will play at the tournament in Auckland
Former world number one in singles and doubles, American Venus Williams will perform at the WTA 250 tournament in Auckland. This was reported by the press service of the competition.
The 45-year-old athlete received a special invitation (wild card) to the tournament, which will take place from January 5 to 17, 2026. Williams won in New Zealand in 2015.
In 2025, the American tennis player played four singles matches, winning only one – at the WTA 500 tournament in Washington against Peyton Stearns (6:3, 6:4).
Venus Williams is a five-time Wimbledon champion and two-time US Open singles champion. The American won the Olympic Games four times – once in singles (2000) and three times in doubles (2000, 2008, 2012).
Source: Sportbox
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